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Through Pisces to Aquarius IV
IV We both knew it had been some years Since we spent much time together. There were many stories to tell And so few hours to get all said; Yet I wanted to share my joy Of living near mountains … Continue reading
found in Collected, Dream Fragment 19
Through Pisces to Aquarius III
III The seeds of empty promises Soon sprout a shallow happiness That flowers as despairing rage In those benefiting the least From material convenience. Cities violently erupt, Becoming harbingers of fear That quickly spread throughout the land.
found in Collected, Dream Fragment 19
Through Pisces to Aquarius II
II Hiroshima! Nagasaki! The bomb explodes inside the mind, Imprinting the horror within Each living and unborn psyche.
found in Collected, Dream Fragment 19
“Once Again”
Once again; Back to the hub, Back to the center. Drop all pretense, Remove those masks. Take a look in the mirror; Honestly, Nakedly.
found in Collected, Dream Fragment 19
Dream Fragment 5
Smartly dressed in red and black The ants climb the green stalks Slowly circling and circling To coax a tightly wrapped bud Open for the hidden pink Gift of a peony sun Rising over the green mountain Of my flowering … Continue reading
found in A Year in Hope, Collected, Dream Fragment 19
In Praise of Living
I have awaited the moment When you honestly thought of Living And not dying before your time. That this idea bloomed in winter With no trace of snow on the ground, Or small patches of blue sky seen Through the … Continue reading
found in Collected, Dream Fragment 19
Through Pisces to Aquarius I
I We began by innocently Throwing stones and brandishing clubs. Arrows, spears and slings for the hunt Soon become swords and catapults; Armor, moats and castles surround A fearfully huddled people That quickly develop methods To raise levels of violence. … Continue reading
found in Collected, Dream Fragment 19
The River of Forgetfulness
Leave all earthly belongings here, On this still familiar shore, And nakedly step into the water. The River of Forgetfulness Will permanently wash away All your acquired prejudice; Releasing worn out opinion And popular cancerous thought.
found in Collected, Dream Fragment 19
Early August
The morning garden chatter spoke Of the ripening chokecherries: In a week the firm green berries Have become a plump burgundy. Soon after the fledglings have flown The annual gathering begins With errant flights of drunkenness; Ending in somber discussions … Continue reading
found in A Year in Hope, Collected, Dream Fragment 19
Poem Template
When Rest is found at the center Of an encircling Sphere of Light I know the I AM THAT I AM And become weightless and timeless Slowly coming into alignment Between the core of the planet And the center of … Continue reading
Come Walk With Me
Father told his son, and I learned: Death is a process of Living. But I did not then understand: Death must also be permitted To forever walk by our side For Destiny to Manifest Beyond this worn circular path We … Continue reading
found in Collected, Dream Fragment 19
The Promise
As a constant reminder I taped a yellow And a blue crocus To the inside of my head Continue to Night of the Living
found in A Year in Hope, Collected, Dream Fragment 19
Untitled April
Moon and cherry tree Together in bloom, Full. Moon and blossoms Waning in light winds, Fall. Pieces of white Drop, softly caressing Sacred ground. Beneath
found in A Year in Hope, Collected, Dream Fragment 19
Sonnet to a Flyer
As we slowly leave the earth to ascend Through clouds of our vision, toward infinity, The heavens become our companion and friend. Vast horizons unfold for eyes to see; And while all of nature seems within reach, Man’s miniature world … Continue reading
“We have been alone too long—“
From the book 10 to 17 February Afternoons We have been alone too long— Frustrations caused by our inability To communicate with each other And Nature Have pushed us Over the edge Of living And feeling life. The importance of … Continue reading
found in 10 to 17 February Afternoons, Collected